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Charity fundraiser with live music, DJ sets, stilt and hoop dancers and body art in memory of John Thompson for Pancreatic Cancer Action and Rowcroft Hospice.
The Show Must Go On returns to Arena Torquay on Saturday 21 November, a ten-hour fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Action and Rowcroft Hospice. Jackie Thompson started the event in loving memory of her husband, John Thompson, a local man, and it's grown into a full day of music and performance that runs well into the early hours.
The live music comes from Riviera Dogs, The Shrine, Anika Alexis, Sabrina Solo, Lea Millman, James Harris, Saxophone Bingo Bangers, Kelly Worthington and Lori Smith. The DJ line-up is long, with sets from Scorpio, Nick Coles, Mike McGowan, Ben McGowan, Alex Souloud, Iain McKenzie, Joe Freeze, DJ Vibes, Matt Vinyl, Martin Smith, Little Kev, Dec B and Mr South, and Brandon Thompson also on the decks. There are stilt and hoop dancers and body and face art on the day as well.
Beyond the music, the day is built around raising awareness as much as money. Jackie Thompson describes pancreatic cancer as one of the toughest diagnoses, with some of the lowest survival rates of any cancer, and guests are encouraged to wear purple, the colour of pancreatic cancer awareness. All proceeds go to the two charities.
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The box office lounge opens at midday, and the three main rooms open at 3pm, with the night running until 1am. Tickets are between £15 and £20, with early-bird tickets available. The venue is Arena Torquay, 39-41 Torwood Street, TQ1 1DZ.
